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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,720

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,943

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,295 $30,195
Base Invoice $26,460 $28,548
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Cargo tray   60
All-weather floor mats   90
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Cargo tray   48
All-weather floor mats   72
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 5,221 650
Options (change) 4,677 520
Destination 775 875
Total Price $34,291 $31,720
Total Invoice $31,912 $29,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $661
Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine256hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,291$31,720
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,886$31,720
Total Invoice$31,912$29,943
Adjustments for Features-1,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,604$29,943

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,150$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in90.9 in
Length188.2 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.2,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested197557%
Total Not Requested150043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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